The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-11
i NEW BASEBALL SCHEME
Pronosed Plans for the Thorough Revis-
ion of the National Agreement.
FL. Manager Foeel Gives the Inside History
Of the Hines Deal-NegotiatiOns for New
Players-Base-Ball Notes.

suepx as too narrow IN simply giving protection
10 the League and American Association. What
ever benefits the minor leagues derive therefrom
j. savs are merely incidental IL admits th st
the agreement produced great reform in profes-
sional ball-playing. but claims that under it the
standard of playing il no higher than before it
was adopted, the condition of the player no bet
ter. and that there has been but little improve
sneus in club management. There are many
evils in the profession which the paper enumer-
stes, and which 1t pro poses TO correct by "a
organization of the national agreement on q
rian prepared by its editor, F. C. Richter. The
plan proposed first provides for combination of
NIL leagues in the country into confederation
for mutual assistance and protection, with equal
share in the benefits of the national agreement
IL allows each minor league club in this con-
federation 70 reserve at least elev-
90 Ia1men. &c is agreed that this
will keep inferior players where they belong
without menacing better and higher salaried
players in the leagues above them The prac-
fics of raising minor players records for the
nnrnoses of sale would be DESTROYED and the
large leagues will have better basis work
on in making their annual selections of young
players The next step would be to give the
minor leagues representation on the arbitration
committed An essential must be system of
rsQuisition of rising young players by success
sive stages from minor to major leagues thus
keeeing up regular flow OF new blood at small
expense Il is next proposed to adopt a uni
form reserve rule which will make the reserva-
zion by leagues instead of clubs. great
mdeal Of space In presenting this scheme
IL given to an equalization OF playing strength in
such manner will give all clubs start in
On even footing for the Dennant A provision is
also made for reserve corps by which each
ieague can have supply OF players on hand, SO
rs to relieve clubs of the burden of carrying
Extra men. The scheme also proposes system
Ii graded salaries and method of compensa-
rcn which, while fair for the players will enable
all Leagues 20 live. It provides next for graded
hold MIA To
their work and aiding discipline. The last pro-
vision relates to consent OF players as a guard
against any detection and consequent weaken
Ing OF q team after allotment
The local club has signed two players within
the last week. but it is understood that neeotia-
4icns are on with Detroit for Gruber and with
Philadelphia for Maui. As the Hines contract is
regarded as settled in favor of Indianapolis. and
as the understanding is that Esterbrook Will
also play with the club, the next effort is to get
an I'd ditional battery. President Brush, how
ever. Is moving cautiously to that end. and de-
Lines to say what players he wishes 70 secure
Horace s. Focel, ex-manager of the Indianap-
oils club. gives to the Sporting Life column
account Of the Hines It was the 23d
of September that he learned that Whitney and
Hines were dissatisfied with being in the Wash
ingtona That evening, with the consent of
Manager Gaffney, he had an interview with the
TWO players IT tH6 OfaHO hoteit Waen hiueS
made verbal agreement TO sign with the In
dianApolis club for 81 500 if he could secure his
release from Washington. He said he not
orlv willing, but anxious, to play here. He had
no preference for any city but Boston, SO
he gos away from Washington. but
as there was hope that the Bostons would
purchase his release, he was ready for any deal.
-Fogel says he went to WashinRt06 TO 10y Illness
rslease before the resASyee Rsswas made public.
#nnd that IL was|then COZ animated. Hines
knew and FNLed for but one >romise from me-"
Foeel says land that thasshe should not be
com pelied to sign until the troubles between the
WProSherhoo6, of which he is member. and the
League we're settled" Fogel says Hines is
pledged to play with the Indianapolis club for
g, 500 and that in the agreement with him there
is not even provision for advance money. The
ex-mansrer says the whole trouble arose through
the interference OF Nimick and Phillips, of the
P1ttsbu club, who were guilty of a small piece
Of business, and which makes Nimick liable to
6ne of 500.
The local cln5 ID securing subscribers for
season tickets. which held at last seasons
price. They are. however. to be made untrans-
eerabls, for great deal of annoyance was caused
the past season by owners allowing their tickets
cents was paid for the use of q ticket at each
game. It will be- arranged, though, to permit
nembers of a subscribers family. or employees
m his business house. to use his ticket.
Base Ball Notes.
George Tebeau still refuses to sign with Gin
<einnati.
Base ball is being played on roller skates at
Kansas City.
PETER has become an immense favorite in
San Francisco.
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